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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted for Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010), of which he is a cosponsor. This legislation will tailor the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure it will better meet the needs of businesses across Minnesota and the nation that are facing different obstacles and circumstances.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced the COVID-19 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangement Rollover Act of 2020 to prevent parents across the nation from losing money saved for childcare because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MINNESOTA – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) sent a letter to Governor Walz requesting that he work with the state legislature to ensure federal funds that were provided by the bipartisan CARES Act are quickly and equitably distributed to local governments across greater Minnesota.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted NO on H.R. 6800, a three trillion-dollar, 1,800 page stimulus package containing Speaker Pelosi's wishlist of provisions, many of which are unrelated to COVID-relief. Following his vote, Stauber stated:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted NO on H. Res. 965, the Proxy Voting Scheme. Stauber made the following statement after the resolution was passed:
Minnesota - Representatives Pete Stauber (MN-08), Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) issued the following statement ahead of Governor Walz's pending announcement on the status of Minnesota's current stay-at-home order:
BLACKDUCK -- Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota's 8th District visited Anderson Fabrics factory on Tuesday to personally thank the management and employees for their critical work in the manufacture and distribution of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Ahead of Minnesota's Fishing Opener, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) hosted a public conference call to hear from Minnesotans concerned about the impact that Governor Walz's Stay at Home Executive Order has on their outdoor recreation traditions, livelihoods, and Northern Minnesota's economy.
With the Minnesota fishing opener set for this weekend, Congressman Pete Stauber, R-Duluth, hosted a conference call Friday, May 8, with officials and small business owners as part of a push to reopen aspects of the Minnesota economy and relax some restrictions amid COVID-19.
A total of $600,000 in brownfields grants was awarded to aid in the cleanup of priority sites in Northeastern Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission based in Duluth was the recipient of the funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which announced the news along with Rep. Pete Stauber.